Practical Caravan

Practical Caravan is Britain's best-selling caravan magazine. Each month we travel at home and abroad, bringing you essential guides to the best caravan holidays around. There's practical advice, too, with technical tips and all your questions answered, making us the perfect place for first-timers and experts alike.

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THE BIG SHOT NORTHUMBERLAND

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… CLONED VANS // SUFFOLK // BUCKET LISTS

“Why I find the whole idea of bucket lists very depressing” • THIS ISSUE PETER BABER COMMENTS ON…

UNESCO ROCKS!

Your photos! • EN ROUTE // ON SITE // AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN

This month we love… • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… WALKING // SHOPPING // CHARGING

Puzzle time • WORDSEARCH // MINI CROSSWORD // LINKWORDS

Expert Q&A • Got a burning caravanning question? Ask one of our team on the email address below!

After 125 years of camping - what’s next? • Travel writer, dog lover, Eriba owner - this month Lottie celebrates a momentous anniversary

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE EXPLORE… // SKEGNESS // LITTLEHAMPTON // AND MORE

Out and about • Hot summer events throughout July!

THE PERFECT PLACES TO TOUR • Whether you’re a couple, family, dog owner or more, there’s a touring holiday on the following 12 pages that’s ideal for you!

BEST PLACES FOR… COUPLES • Touring as a couple gives you the option to enjoy your lifestyle and have the caravan to yourselves

BEST PLACES FOR… FAMILIES • A family hoiday is what caravans do best, with options for young and old, without breaking the bank!

BEST PLACES FOR… DOG OWNERS • We love our dogs, and many caravanners wouldn’t contemplate a holiday without their furry friends

BEST PLACES FOR… FRIENDS • A caravanning holiday with a group of friends might need some planning, but the memories will live forever

BEST PLACES TO TOUR FOR… ADVENTURERS • A caravan can get you into the heart of some of the most wild and wonderful places - just be sure to go prepared

BEST PLACES FOR… SOLOS • Leave the crowds behind with a solo tour and you can enjoy your own company, and make new friends!

BEACH & BEYOND • Lincolnshire has plenty more to see beyond its famous golden sands at Skegness. Victor Charles goes exploring

TRIP PLANNER

FAMILY, FRIENDS & FOOTIE! • On a trip to Littlehampton in West Sussex, Julie Thorpe and family combine football fixtures with days out by the sea

WE STAYED AT…

TRIP PLANNER

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

Monty’s grandkids visit his caravans

IN BRIEF

SWIFT CHALLENGER 480 • With added features, the updated two-berth Challenger remains a serious proposition

BAILEY UNICORN DELUXE CABRERA • With Deluxe added to the name, can the Unicorn up its game to the next level?

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… ANDY’S PICKS // CAMPASS CASITA // PERSONAL SHOPPER

COMPASS CASITA 454 (2023) • Andrew Jenkinson takes a close look at the couple’s-friendly Casita 454

BUY SMARTER PERSONAL SHOPPER • Searching for the perfect pre-owned caravan? We take a look at what’s on the forecourts across a range of budgets

Tow cars • THIS MONTH WE’RE TALKING… VW T-ROC // TOYOTA LAND CRUISER // SMALL SUVS

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2.8 DIESEL • This 4x4 promises much, but how does it compare with its opponents? David Motton reports

THE BEST… SMALL SUVS FOR TOWING • Size isn’t always a measure of strength, as these pocket rockets can attest

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN • We reveal vital safety checks for your car and caravan before a long towing journey

MAZDA CX-60 (2023-present) • Mazda’s SUV is a strong tow car under...